Cagnazzo

Cagnazzo(カイナッツォ, Kainattso?) is a recurring character in the Final Fantasy series. First appearing as a minor antagonist, he is a fiend associated with the element of Water. He takes the appearance of a large demonic turtle-like creature. He is a demonic sentient monster, and part of the Archfiends.

I am the Drowned King, Cagnazzo - Archfiend of Water and sworn servant of Golbez! Bow down before me!

—Cagnazzo

Cagnazzo (also known as Kainazzo) is a boss and one of Golbez's Archfiends, titled the Drowned King. In the 3D version, Cagnazzo is voiced by Takeshi Aono in Japanese and Michael McConnohie in English.

Upon being questioned on the attack on Mysidia, the "king" discharges Cecil from his post as captain of the Red Wings, and orders him and Kain Highwind to slay the Eidolon guarding the Mist Valley, and to deliver the Carnelian Signet to the village of Mist. Once Cecil refuses to follow the "King's" order after learning the truth behind the ring, Cagnazzo orders Baigan and his forces to exterminate him while Golbez and the Red Wings pursue the remaining crystals.

After Cecil becomes a Paladin, he returns to Baron to find Cid Pollendina and ask about his newest airship. Since Cid refused to let Cagnazzo use the new airship, the Enterprise, the fiend threw Cid in prison. Cecil, along with Tellah, Yang, Palom, and Porom, visit the "King" to inquire about this.

When Cagnazzo sees that Cecil has become a Paladin, he is upset. Cecil calls the king by his true name, Baron, and the fake king recognizes that man as "the fool who refused to surrender", revealing himself in his true form. Cecil's party defeats him. When Cecil and his friends escape with Cid, Cagnazzo uses the last of his power to bewitch the antechamber, trapping his killers as the walls cave in on them. Palom and Porom petrify themselves to hold the walls back.

Cagnazzo appears as a boss. When he is defeated he is glad to return to his sleep. If Golbez is in the party, he wishes him peace as they may share the same hell. Cagnazzo is joyous in seeing Golbez again, claiming it an honor, but is unable to finish his sentiment before passing on. A Sage's Staff and Sage's Robe are given after his defeat.

Cagnazzo is a summon summoned as a counter to an opponent's summon who fixes the opponent's Bravery. His original artwork from Final Fantasy IV is used.

Cagnazzo can be obtained on the second stage of the Shade Impulse II storyline. The lines Cagnazzo delivers when the player obtains his manual form in Shade Impulse II is taken almost directly from his lines just after his death in Final Fantasy IV, except directed at whoever the summoner's enemies would be.

Like the other Archfiends, Cagnazzo serves as a "counter" version of one of the original Final Fantasy'sFour Fiends, who work on a timer. Specifically, Cagnazzo's Deluge works like Marilith's Flame Arcana; both freeze the opponent's Brave. Both are the second "Fiend" encountered in their respective game (although it is possible to postpone the encounter with Marilith in Final Fantasy, it is not the intended course of action).

There is also a piece of armor bearing his name: "Cagnazzo's Carapace".

Cagnazzo from Final Fantasy IV appears as an enemy. He is the second of two bosses and the final boss of the Record of Castle Baron.

Target Scores

Disrupt Tsunami using Lightning

Exploit weakness to Ice

Abilities

Attack

Slow (Counter)

Water Surge: Ready pose

Tsunami Water damage to all targets

Critical Retract: Duck into shell when HP is low

Heal: Recover HP (in shell)

Release: Release from shell, return to battle

Strategy

The player should ready Ice and Thunder attacks, as Cagnazzo is weak against one or the other dependent upon his pose. Assuming few charges were spent in the battle with Baigan, the player could walk from the battle unscathed by spamming Blizzard spells. When water surges beneath his feet, the player should advance to a Black Mage's turn and allow him/her to cast Thunder on Cagnazzo; this nulls the Tsunami that usually follows. When his HP falls to critical, Cagnazzo takes to his shell to recoup HP. The player should keep the pressure on with speedy attackers and spellcasters, and Cagnazzo will fall.

Defeating him in Elite mode with a Bonus Quest activated unlocked the Paladin Cecil.

"You've returned at last! And all the stronger for your journey, by the looks of it." HAH! Did you fall for that, truly?

—Max Trust Mastery

Cagnazzo is a character and summonable vision. His job is listed as Elemental Archfiend.

Cagnazzo's Trust Master reward is the Drowned King special ability.

Story

4★ - No. 8076: "One of Golbez's Archfiends who appears in the tales of a blue planet watched over by two moons. After killing the King of Baron, Cagnazzo poses as the deceased ruler and proceeds to use the military forces at his disposal to collect the Crystals. His subsequent attack on Mysidia causes Cecil to speak out against this unwarranted violence, presenting the best opportunity to relieve Cecil of his post as captain of the Red Wings. What many are unaware of, however, is that Golbez is the real mastermind behind the scenes. It is he who commands the Baron army and makes all the preparations necessary to acquire the Crystals."

5★ - No. 8077: "One of Golbez's Archfiends who appears in the tales of a blue planet watched over by two moons. Cagnazzo posed as the deceased King of Baron at Golbez's behest, managing to steal the Crystals of Mysidia and Fabul. Unforgiving of anyone who opposes him, he was quick to discharge Cecil from his position as captain of the Red Wings, and did not hesitate to imprison Cid as well. Upon hearing that Cecil has become a paladin, the Archfiend becomes so upset that he finally reveals his true identity. He then uses his command over the element of water to ambush Cecil and his party."

6★ - No. 8078: "One of Golbez's Archfiends who appears in the tales of a blue planet watched over by two moons. Whilst posing as the King of Baron, Cagnazzo orders Cecil to take the Carnelian Signet to the village of Mist. This ring eventually activates, and causes the entire village to be reduced to ashes. Once Cecil becomes a paladin and returns to Baron, Cagnazzo ambushes his party and fails. Using the last of his power, he set up a trap for Cecil by causing the walls around him and his party to begin collapsing. In order to save them, Palom and Porom petrify themselves to hold the walls in place."

—Entries for different versions of Cagnazzo.

Stats

Cagnazzo's stats at his highest levels are as follows (with no passive abilities taken into account), along with the maximum amount of stat points that can be increased through pot-enhancements:

Rarity

Level

HP

MP

ATK

DEF

MAG

SPR

Attack Hits

Drop Check*(Maximum LB crystals drop per hit)

4★

60

2142 (+270)

88 (+35)

71 (+14)

88 (+14)

62 (+14)

69 (+14)

1

8

5★

80

2785 (+360)

110 (+40)

92 (+16)

110 (+16)

81 (+16)

90 (+16)

1

10

6★

100

3620 (+510)

145 (+65)

120 (+26)

143 (+26)

105 (+26)

117 (+26)

1

12

Abilities

4★

Ability

Level

Sleep

1

Counter: Hold*(Passive)

9

DEF +30%*(Passive)

16

Counter: Silence*(Passive)

28

Conspicuous Existence*(Passive)

38

5★

Ability

Level

Piercing Claw

22

Hardened Carapace

42

SPR +20%*(Passive)

1

Extreme Measures*(Passive)

80

6★

Ability

Level

Collecting Water

1

Hydro Wave

43

Water Barrier

85

Defensive Stance

100

HP +20%*(Passive)

31

Archfiend of Water*(Passive)

58

Final Struggle*(Passive)

78

Exclusive

Ability

Obtained by

Fortified Carapace

Activated by Hardened Carapace

Armored Carapace

Activated by Fortified Carapace

Counter: Hold

Activated by Counter: Hold

Counter: Silence

Activated by Counter: Silence

Equipment

Cagnazzo can equip the following weapons: fists.

He can equip the following armors: helms, light armors and heavy armors.

He can equip accessories.

Limit Bursts

Rarity

Name

Effect

Hits

Cost

4★

Tsunami

Base (Level 1): Water physical damage (4x) to all enemies.Max (Level 20): Water physical damage (5.4x) to all enemies.

1

14

5★

Tsunami

Base (Level 1): Water physical damage (5x) to all enemies.Max (Level 20): Water physical damage (6.9x) to all enemies.

1

16

6★

Tsunami

Base (Level 1): Water physical damage (6x) to all enemies.Max (Level 25): Water physical damage (8.4x) to all enemies.

A parody of Cagnazzo from Final Fantasy IV makes an appearance in the 4th chapter along with the other Archfiends. The chapter number they appear in alludes to the number 4, their game's origin. The seasons have been stolen, and by defeating the Four Archfiends will return the seasons. They each have a castle, and are located on the four corners of the map. Winazzo (ウィナッツォ, Ūinattsuō?), the Fiend of Winter is found in the southeast castle.

With power over the world's waters, this Elemental Archfiend summons tidal waves and floods to bring ruin at his will.

—Description

Cagnazzo along with Scarmiglione, Rubicante, and Barbariccia, are all promotional cards, all of whom were special captures to celebrate the release of Final Fantasy IV for the Apple iPad. All of them are Rank 5 (the rarest), with Cagnazzo being a Giant-type Guardian that would have been found in the Berneside Plains.

[view·edit·purge]Cagnazzo is a demon in the Inferno of Dante's Divine Comedy. He is one of the 13 Malebranche ("Evil Claws") who guard Bolgia Five of the eighth circle of Hell, Malebolge. Vulgar and quarrelsome, their duty is to force the corrupt politicians to stay under the surface of a boiling lake of pitch.

His name means "Nasty Dog."

"Kainazzo" is a phonetic spelling of the kana in the character's Japanese name, and was likely rendered that way due to the translator of the time missing the Divine Comedy reference.